So nice of you to pay us a visit. Please, please, come in. It's so cold outside.

Let me take your coats. It's really so nice to have you here in our home. What did you say about our tree? That you expected me to have one of those matchy-matchy Martha Stewart-like trees? Nope, not me. This is a big-ole eclectic tree with all sorts of ornaments we've collected through the years... anything goes, really.

We have our glittery ornaments, of course!

And some fun "smores" themed ornaments that the girls just adore (and me too)!

I truly treasure the handmade ones my kiddos have made for me. This is one of my favorites! Those snowmen are actually Sophie's fingerprints on the glass ball! Makes me smile every time. :)

And this is one Sydney made for me in pre-school:

And of course, our tree wouldn't be complete without some of our favorite characters:

OH, OK! You noticed that my gifts are matchy-matchy. I couldn't help myself. I fell in love with this wrapping paper I found at Hobby Lobby and just went crazy with it. The ribbons are from there too. I *heart* that store!

What, this? I just covered a large stretched canvas with some of my Fire Jester print from Andalucia. It coordinated so well with the wrapping paper... uh, there I go being all matchy-matchy again. Oh well.

Well, let's not stand in the entryway all day. Come on in and make yourself comfy by the fire. You can sit wherever you'd like.

These? My girls love snowmen so I've decided to start a little whimsical collection for them. Yeah, I know, not much of a collection so far but you gotta start somewhere. By the time the girls are 18 we might need a whole room for these guys!

Awww... leaving so soon? Well it was so nice of you to stop by! Please come back anytime! And stay warm out there...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous..i was so ecstatic when i first saw that polka dot paper at hobby lobby...and i wanted to change my color scheme from red/green/white to black/white/red when i saw all of their black and white wrapping paper! LOVE HL & LOVE 1/2 off hobby lobby!! thank you for sharing your lovely home...what lens/camera do you use to take your pictures...gorgeous.

You are so stinkin' cute! LOVE the narration! Made me smile and giggle. And your home is just lovely. Oh and thank you for saying where you got the gift wrap, because that was going to be my first question! Love that you don't do the themed tree. I love trees with hiSTORY hanging on them. Much more interesting and beautiful!Jenny Fish

Your tree & decorations are lovely. And the best ornaments really are the ones made my our sweet little ones. I, too, have a snowman handprint ornament from when my girlie was not quite three. I tear up every time I unwrap it.

Lovely post too! It was such a cute way to show us your home. Have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

I just found your site, and I'm in love! Your fabric is so fun and cheerful! I've sent so many e-mails to my friends with adopted daughters from China. Your kimono pattern is perfect, so Chinese/American. My friend was thrilled! Thanks so much!!!!

Patty, I just got your Flora and Fauna (in the stone colorway) in the mail from Hawthorne Threads and I am in love. Thanks for creating such beautiful fabric. And thanks for sharing your home with us! Have an amazing holiday with your family!

Patty Young

I am a lover of all things pretty and colorful. I have several fabric collections through Riley Blake, Michael Miller and Jo-Ann Fabrics. I am also a published author with C&T Publishing, with 3 sewing books and 2 coloring books. And lastly, I am the owner of MODKID, LLC which specializes in high-quality boutique-style sewing patterns. Welcome to my blog!